Ongoing Recruitment at MTN Nigeria, 5th November, 2018

MTN Nigeria – The leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly recognisable. It is through our compelling brand that we are able to attract the right talents who we carefully nurture by continuously improving our employment offerings even beyond reward and recognition.

Draw up financial statements based on well articulated assumptions & define learning agenda for businesses in incubation.

Manage the preparation of the monthly financial reports for venture entities in collaboration with the internal/group finance teams Accountability for the financial health of a portfolio of strategic ventures producing financial reports, analyze everyday financial activities and subsequently provide advice and guidance to upper management on future financial plans.

Strategic Partnerships with MTNN leadership team to drive awareness on expected behaviors and impact on non-compliance on bottom line results and company image/reputation.

Drive planned strategy for the successful delivery of MTN Group and MTNN transformation initiatives focusing on BRIGHT Strategy.

At least one of the following further experience would be a strong advantage:

Experience directly leading a commercial SBU in a digital or financial services environment

Commercial legal competence and contract risk management

A significant exposure to Software design and development or VAS Engineering experience building interfaces and integrating 3rd party services

An understanding of the process for developing or implementing products and propositions within a financial services or Telecoms environment

Extensive Business Intelligence (Insights, predictive analytics and Big Data) experience. A grasp of an enterprise technology environment and its primary platforms and integration requirements (or similar such enterprise architecture synonymous with financial services environment).

Strategic Partnerships with MTNN leadership team to drive awareness on expected financial behaviors and impact of non-compliance on bottom line, business performance and company image/reputation.

Drive planned strategy for the successful delivery of MTN Group and MTNN transformation initiatives focusing on Customer centricity, including Perfect 10 Project.

Partner with MTNN’s Ecosystem Partners to deliver business value.

Collaborate with other business units in the development of business models for use in MTNN and develop measurement strategies to support ongoing strategy development and project optimization.

Network and build solid relationships with internal units and relevant third parties (e.g. strategic investors, technical and finance partners, business consultants etc.) and develop a close working relationship with relevant information sources to provide an integrated service.

Develop short and long-term business strategy for all Divisions, administering all financial/business planning and resource development supports for them.

Develop MTNN quarterly forecast, annual business plan and other strategic plans of the company, representing MTNN’s performance report to the top management and senior stakeholders.

acilitate the entire budget and business plan process for MTNN, ensuring adherence to standard format and guidelines

Develop and perform special projects financial modeling and analysis and make appropriate recommendations.

To perform and manage treasury related analysis to ensure that there is efficient management of liquidity, optimal bank transaction and investments, and compliance to funding contractual obligations by MTNN

Query and verify all General Ledger balances relating to bank accounts, performing first review and recommendation of bank proposals before further review by Treasury Manager.

Collate daily bank indicative quotes for investment placements to aid investment decisions made by Treasury, ensuring that escalated compliance issues and complaints relating to the banking SLAs are followed up.

To ensure the integrity/consistency of all the DT loaded in the Network.

To decide MTNN procedures, processes and routines for resource restoration that shall be invoked to ensure that resource configuration and / or resource quality problems are corrected according to prevailing requirements.

Draw up project plans for the team as required for all projects ensuring it align with approve cost.

Review the performance of individual team members and complete appraisals in accordance with the employee performance appraisal procedures and time schedules.

Coordinate and lead team during testing, acceptance and integration of new services into the network.

Take responsibility for DCG weekly and monthly reports.

Ensure integrity and consistency of all DT deployed in the Core Network.

Attend to all DT related faults on the network.

Use performance statistics on OPTIMA/FACTS to lead the team in achieving all KPIs.

Oversee the implementation of all SRCs within set KPIs.

Ensure a change control process for all data scripts is produced and maintained.

Maintain a good relationship between all network related sections, customers and product suppliers

Coach and train direct reports to ensure understanding of the objectives and goals of the department, awareness of set targets/requirements and increase product knowledge as well as identify developmental opportunities for team members.

Oversee and coordinate all technical activities, activities of direct reports and ensure all transactions and administrative documentation is recorded and available for business use.

Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.

Foster active collaboration and relationships with employees across all levels and divisions in line with MTN’s VB and values.

Drive Knowledge Management and Best Practice Sharing within own Unit/Department/Division/Enterprise-wide as required.

Job Condition

Normal MTNN working conditions

May be required to work extended hours

Overtime work and long shifts may be required from time to time

Experience & Training
Education:

Fluent in English

First degree in Electrical/Electronics or Communication Engineering

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialisation; with experience in supervising others

Network and build solid relationships with internal units and relevant third parties (e.g. strategic investors, technical and finance partners, business consultants etc.) and develop a close working relationship with relevant information sources to provide an integrated service.

Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external suppliers.

Coordinate, coach and influence external partners and essential support departments across MTNN’s business units to deliver a seamless pre-sales and post-sales service experience.

Execute the retail strategy in the territory to achieve the objective of retail expansion, dominance, mind share and loyalty in the region.

Identify, create and execute Communal & Goodwill events and sponsorship initiatives in the region to drive affinity and localization of the MTN brand in the region.

Research and provide feedback reports on competitor activity, network quality, peculiar market situations and any issues affecting the marketing of MTNN products in the region

Achieve BTL visibility objectives across all outlet types and category in the region through the effective planning and execution of merchandising.

Review analysis of regional marketing surveys on current and new product concepts and recommend future product development within the region.

Develop and execute territory specific trade marketing initiatives to ensure achievement of the business objectives in the region.

Develop and manage profitable and sustainable partnerships to achieve our data device and mobile money objectives in the territory.

Ensure standard look and feel across all MTN retail outlet types in the territory

Ensure effective communication of the MTN brand and proposition at the retail layer of the distribution channel

To support MTN Radio network with respect to test equipment, technical support and equipment evaluation.

To provide 2nd and 3rd line support on radio network and national radio operations functions with respect to maintenance procedures, standards and Audits.

Ensure value created by optimising business projects/activities by resolving issues with vendors and permanent resolution and analyse trend of radio related fault, identifying internal and external interference sources

Plan and monitor base station expansion as well as re-configuration is carried out according to schedule and with minimal distortion to service quality.

Develop skill of Radio Support and Implementation Engineers by providing necessary informal guidance and on-the-job/in-house training.

Evaluate, test and coordinate:

New radio equipment,

Configurations,

Software releases

Peripheral Equipment, and

Calibration and repair of Test Equipment

Carry out random routine site maintenance/performance checks to ensure integrity of MTN Nigeria’s assets and to ensure that maintenance work meet MTN Nigeria’s specification.

Provide auditing and mentorship to regional radio support staff in order to ensure that the right procedures are understood and adhered to.

Assist Engineers (Optimization and Implementation) with resolution of complex and related emergency faults.

Resolve all escalated Trouble Tickets within the Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and escalate unresolved Trouble Tickets to 3rd line Support (Vendor/Supplier) and follow up for prompt resolution.

Escalate radio related faults that cannot be resolved to vendors for further investigation and permanent resolution and analyse trend of radio related fault, identifying internal and external interference sources.

Update radio HLS activity and Tools/Test Equipment database.

Maintain good working relationship between network operations department and all associated parties within the company and externally

Communicate and ensure understanding of technology updates and distribute new software and usage instruction to relevant staff.

Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.

Foster active collaboration and relationships with employees across all levels and divisions in line with MTN’s VB and values.

Job Condition:

Normal MTNN working conditions

May be required to work extended hours

National travel and a valid driver’s license

Experience & Training
Education:

Fluent in English

First degree or equivalent in Computer Science or any related Field.

Experience:

3-7 years’ experience in an area of specialisation; with experience working with others

Experience working in a medium organization

Radio & BTS experience with a GSM or Wireless Telecomm operator

Experience in transmission, Radio frequency propagation and radio planning is essential

Radio/Micro Wave equipment installation and maintenance.

Training:

GSM Systems

BSS of Ericsson Equipment

BSS of Huawei equipment

Digital radio transmission to STM1 level

Multiplexing equipment

Minimum Qualification

BA, B.Eng, B.Sc, B.Tech or HND.

Job Title: Manager, Budget & Financial Control
Location: Lagos

Job Description

Ensure proper expenditure management and tracking, also ensure that functional and effective systems and procedures for expenditure management and budget control are in place.

Participate in the review of Business Processes (headcount, process optimisation, etc.), to drive efficiency gains to ensure at least 5% reduction in Divisional budget year-on-year.

Manage departmental budgeting and control

Manage annual budget preparation and ensure proper financial control for the department.

Manage all departmental general ledger accounts and supervise reconciliation with both finance and vendors.

Serve the Division’s internal customers and provide solutions to improve the customer experience.

Strategic Partnerships with MTNN leadership team to drive awareness on expected behaviours and impact on non-compliance on bottom line results and company image/reputation.

Drive planned strategy for the successful delivery of MTN Group and MTNN transformation initiatives focusing on Customer centricity, including Perfect 10 Project.

Drive an increase in MTNN’s Net Promoter Score.

Network and build solid relationships with internal units and relevant third parties (e.g. strategic investors, technical and finance partners, business consultants etc.) and develop a close working relationship with relevant information sources to provide an integrated service.

Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external suppliers.

Coordinate, coach and influence external partners and essential support departments across MTNN’s business units to deliver a seamless pre-sales and post-sales service experience.

Manage contracts with suppliers/vendors

Build and manage vendor relationships.

Provide financial support to the department and advice Chief Information Officer on any finance related issues.

Develop, implement and maintain financial Processes, Policies and Procedures for the department.

Develop and maintain a system to track all assets owned by the department.

Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of management.

Develop forecasts to finance for cash, accruals for unpaid duties and vendor invoices in the department (remove unpaid duties).

Guide the implementation of financial policies, processes and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP requirements and MTNN accounting policies.

Ensure development and implementation of functional and effective systems and procedures for expenditure management and control.

Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.

Coach and train the team to ensure understanding of the objectives and goals of the department, awareness of set targets/requirements and regularly review their training needs.

Review performance of individual team members and complete appraisals in accordance with the employee performance appraisal procedures and time schedules.

Job Condition

Normal MTNN working conditions

May be required to work extended hours

Experience & Training
Education:

First degree in Accounting or related field

Fluent in English

Professional accounting qualification

Experience:

Minimum 6 years’ experience which includes:

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialisation; with experience in supervising/managing others

Experience working in a medium to large organization

Management accounting experience

Hands on experience in a finance function preferably in a multinational organization